WEAR THE WHITE COAT
WEAR THE WHITE
COAT 2019
T
he 2019 Wear the White Coat Experience came to a close at the Pigment
Gallery in the Mellwood Arts and Entertainment Center on Thursday, August
29. This award-winning GLMS event allowed physicians and community
leaders to cross paths in exciting ways, then discuss their experiences at a
Post-Op Dinner.
Below are testimonials from participants and physicians preceptors. We are
honored to have these professionals share their experiences about our program.
If you would like to be involved in the 2020 Wear the White Coat experience, email
[email protected]
"What an amazing experience. Dr. Val was outstanding with her patients and took the time to teach me the entire day
that I shadowed." - Gwen Mooney (Cave Hill Cemetery) – Shadowed Dr. Valerie Briones-Pryor, Internist
“During his surgeries, Frank was kind
enough to have a someone assigned to me
to explain procedures and equipment as
we were moving. It completely enhanced
my day. The day of surgery was super
impressive. This team was extremely well
organized, and it went very smoothly.
Post-op, Frank was very compassionate.
His office staff was extremely professional
and welcoming. Frank spent a good
amount of time talking with people. The
downer for me was to see the chronic
illness; a lot of patients at the end of the
day aren’t taking care of themselves.
That’s something we have to understand
better. It’s a lifelong change for people to
manage their diet and health.”
- Trish Osbourne (Central Bank & Trust) – Shadowed Dr.
Frank Burns, Ophthalmologist
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“The level of emotional intelligence
Dr. Purcell brings to this job and
the amount of mental energy it
takes is astounding. I always think
of doctors as a very technical thing.
I was reminded how much you each
bring of yourself, who you are and
your set of experiences." - Stephen
George (Louisville Public Media) – Shadowed
Dr. Patricia Purcell, Pediatrician